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They say that your golden years are the best years of your life. For most older Americans, that's how it should be - a time to relax, reflect, and live life in a familiar place. After all, senior citizens in the U.S. have worked tirelessly to build a better economy, serve their communities, and raise families.
However, as seniors grow older, completing daily tasks like showering and enjoying activities such as visiting the historic Selma Mansion gets harder without someone by their side. Unfortunately, many older Americans aren't able to rely on their adult children for help. The reality in today's world is that family members do not have the skills or time to dedicate to caring for their parents. That's where Always Best Care Senior Services comes in.
Our in-home care services are for people who prefer to stay at home as they grow older but need ongoing care that family or friends cannot provide. More and more older adults prefer to live far away from long-term, institutionalized facilities and closer to the place where they feel most comfortable - their home. Home care in Norristown, PA is a safe, effective way to give your loved ones the care they need when they need it the most.
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Service AreasSince 1996, Always Best Care has provided non-medical in-home care for seniors to help them maintain a healthy lifestyle as they get older. We are proud to have helped more than 25,000 seniors maintain higher levels of dignity and respect. We focus on providing seniors with the highest level of in-home care available so that they may live happily and independently.
Unlike some senior care companies, we genuinely want to be included in our clients' lives. We believe that personalized care is always the better option over a "one size fits all" approach. To make sure our senior clients receive the best care possible, we pair them with compassionate caregivers who understand their unique needs. That way, they may provide care accordingly without compromising their wellbeing.
The Always Best Care difference lies in life's little moments - where compassionate care and trustworthy experience come together to help seniors live a fruitful, healthy life. Whether you are an aging adult that can't quite keep up with life's daily tasks or the child of a senior who needs regular in-home services, Always Best Care is here to help.
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Home is where the heart is. While that saying can sound a tad cliche, it is especially true for many seniors living in America. When given a choice, older adults most often prefer to grow older at home. An AARP study found that three out of four adults over the age of 50 want to stay in their homes and communities as they age.
When you begin to think about why, it makes sense. Home offers a sense of security, comfort, and familiarity.
The truth is, as we age, we begin to rely on others for help. When a family is too busy or lives too far away to fulfill this role, in-home senior care is often the best solution. Home care services allow seniors to enjoy personal independence while also receiving trustworthy assistance from a trained caregiver.
At Always Best Care, we offer a comprehensive range of home care services to help seniors stay healthy while they get the help they need to remain independent. As your senior loved one gets older, giving them the gift of senior care is one of the best ways to show your love, even if you live far away.
To give our senior clients the best care possible, we offer a full spectrum of in-home care services:
If your senior loved one has specific care needs, our personal care services are a great choice to consider. Personal care includes the standard caregiving duties associated with companion care and includes help with tasks such as dressing and grooming. Personal care can also help individuals with chronic conditions like diabetes.
Common personal care services include assistance with:
Sometimes, seniors need helpful reminders to maintain a high quality of life at home. If you or your senior has trouble with everyday tasks like cooking, our home helper services will be very beneficial.
Common home helper care services include assistance with:
Using this kind of care is a fantastic way to make life easier for you or your senior loved one. At Always Best Care, our talented caregivers often fill the role of a companion for seniors. That way, older adults can enjoy their favorite local activities, such as visiting Gardino Park Norristown with friends while also receiving the care they need daily or weekly.
Common companionship services include:
According to AARP, more than 53 million adults living in the U.S. provide care to someone over 50 years old. Unfortunately, these caregivers experience stress, exhaustion, and even depression. Our respite care services help family caregivers address urgent obligations, spend time with their children, and enjoy nearby activities. Perhaps more importantly, respite care gives family members time to recharge and regroup. Taking personal time to de-stress reduces the risk of caregiver burnout. So, if you've always wanted to eat at the local Giacomo's Restaurant or visit CASTNER HOUSE, don't feel bad. Doing so is great for both you and your loved one.
At the end of the day, our goal is to become a valuable part of your senior's daily routine. That way, we may help give them the highest quality of life possible. We know that staying at home is important for your loved one, and we are here to help make sure that is possible.
If you have been on the fence about non-medical home care, there has never been a better time than now to give your senior the care, assistance, and companionship they deserve.
Always Best Care in-home services are for older adults who prefer to stay at home but need ongoing care that friends and family cannot provide. In-home care is a safe, effective way for seniors to age gracefully in a familiar place and live independent, non-institutionalized lives. The benefits of non-medical home care are numerous. Here are just a few reasons to consider senior care services from Always Best Care:
According to AARP, 9 out of 10 seniors prefer to age in place within the comfort of their own home. With in-home care, seniors have a way to stay at home, receive the care they need, and maintain a sense of independence, improving overall wellness.
If you or a member of your family have assumed the role of caregiver for your senior loved one, you know how stressful the job can be. Between caregiver burnout and constant worry, being a family caregiver is hard. In-home care relieves your burden and gives you peace of mind knowing that your older family member is in expert hands.
Unlike nursing homes, where the staff and residents rotate frequently, seniors can foster new friendships and build bonds with their caregiver. Seniors who socialize on a regular basis are often happier, which fosters positivity and leads to increased wellbeing.
No two seniors need the same kind of in-home care assistance. That is why each of our Care Plans is tailored to meet our client's individual needs. We offer plans that cover everything from light housekeeping to more involved duties like transportation to doctor's appointments. Our Care Coordinators will work closely with you to develop a personalized plan to ensure your senior's needs are exceeded.
Always Best Care offers a full array of care options for patients at all levels of health. With our trusted elderly care services, your loved one will receive the level of care necessary for them to enjoy the highest possible quality of life.
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While it's true that some seniors have complicated medical needs that prevent them from staying at home, aging in place is often the best arrangement for seniors and their families. With a trusted caregiver, seniors have the opportunity to live with a sense of dignity and do so as they see fit - something that is unavailable to many older people today.
In-home care makes it possible for millions of seniors to age in place every year. Rather than moving to a strange nursing home, seniors have the chance to stay at home where they feel the happiest and most comfortable.
How much does a senior's home truly mean to them?
A study published by the American Society on Aging found that more than half of seniors say their home's emotional value means more than how much their home is worth in monetary value. It stands to reason, then, that a senior's home is where they want to grow old.
With the help of elderly care in Norristown, PA, seniors don't have to age in a sterilized care facility. Instead, they can age gracefully in the place they want to be most: their home. In contrast, seniors who move to a long-term care facility must adapt to new environments, new people, and new systems that the facility implements. At this stage in life, this kind of drastic change can be more harmful than helpful.
Institutional care facilities like nursing homes often put large groups of people together to live in one location. On any given day, dozens of staff members and caregivers run in and out of these facilities. Being around so many new people in a relatively small living environment can be dangerous for a seniors' health and wellbeing. When you consider that thousands of seniors passed away in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, opting for in-home care is often a safer, healthier choice for seniors.
Aging in place has been shown to improve seniors' quality of life, which helps boost physical health and also helps insulate them from viral and bacterial risks found in elderly living facilities.
For many seniors, the ability to live independently with assistance from a caregiver is a priceless option. With in-home care, seniors experience a higher level of independence and freedom - much more so than in other settings like a nursing home. When a senior has the chance to age in place, they get to live life on their own terms, inside the house that they helped make into a home. More independence means more control over their personal lives, too, which leads to increased levels of fulfillment, happiness, and personal gratification. Over time, these positive feelings can manifest into a healthier, longer life.
More independence, a healthier life, and increased comfort are only a few benefits of aging in place. You have to take into consideration the role of cost and convenience. Simply put, it's usually easier and more affordable to help seniors age in place than it is to move them into an institutional care facility. According to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, seniors who age in the comfort of their homes can save thousands of dollars per month.
In-home care services from Always Best Care, for instance, are often less expensive than long-term solutions, which can cost upwards of six figures per year. To make matters worse, many residential care facilities are reluctant to accept long-term care insurance and other types of payment assistance.
With Always Best Care's home care services, seniors and their families have a greater level of control over their care plans. In-home care gives seniors the chance to form a bond with a trusted caregiver and also receive unmatched care that is catered to their needs. In long-term care facilities, seniors and their loved ones have much less control over their care plan and have less of a say in who provides their care.
In-home care is a valuable resource that empowers seniors to age in place on their own terms. However, a big concern for many families and their loved ones is how much in-home care costs. If you're worried that in-home care is too expensive, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that it is one of the most affordable senior care arrangements available.
Typically, hiring an Always Best Care in-home caregiver for a few hours a week is more affordable than sending your loved one to a long-term care facility. This is true even for seniors with more complex care needs.
At Always Best Care, we will work closely with you and your family to develop a Care Plan that not only meets your care needs, but your budget requirements, too. Once we discover the level of care that you or your senior need, we develop an in-home care plan that you can afford.
In addition to our flexible care options, families should also consider the following resources to help offset potential home care costs:
When you or your senior loved one needs assistance managing daily tasks at home, finding a qualified caregiver can be challenging. It takes a special kind of person to provide reliable care for your senior loved one. However, a caregiver's role involves more than meal preparation and medication reminders. Many seniors rely on their caregivers for companionship, too.
Our companion care services give seniors the chance to socialize in a safe environment and engage in activities at home. These important efforts boost morale and provide much-needed relief from repetitive daily routines. A one-on-one, engaging conversation can sharpen seniors' minds and give them something in which to be excited.
At Always Best Care, we only hire care providers that we would trust to care for our own loved ones. Our senior caregivers in Norristown, PA understand how important it is to listen and communicate with their seniors. A seemingly small interaction, like a short hug goodbye, can make a major difference in a senior's day. Instead of battling against feelings of isolation, seniors begin to look forward to seeing their caregiver each week.
Understanding the nuances of senior care is just one of the reasons why our care providers are so great at their job.
Unlike some senior care companies, our caregivers must undergo extensive training before they work for Always Best Care. In addition, our caregivers receive ongoing training throughout the year. This training ensures that their standard of care matches up to the high standards we've come to expect. During this training, they will brush up on their communication skills, safety awareness, and symptom spotting. That way, your loved one receives the highest level of non-medical home care from day one.
While it's true that many seniors prefer to age at home, sometimes in-home care isn't the best fit. For those seniors and their families, choosing an assisted living facility makes more sense. Unfortunately, finding the optimal care facility is easier said than done in today's day and age. That's when Always Best Care's assisted living referral services begin to make a lot of sense.
Assisted living is a form of housing intended for seniors who require varying degrees of medical and personal attention. Accommodations may include single rooms, apartments, or shared living arrangements. Assisted living communities are typically designed to resemble a home-like environment and are physically constructed to encourage the independence of residents.
At assisted living communities, seniors receive help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating. They may also benefit from coordination of services with outside healthcare providers, and monitoring of resident activities to ensure their health, safety, and well-being. Caregivers who work at assisted living communities can also provide medication administration and personal care services for older adults.
Other services offered within assisted living communities can include some or all of the following:
At Always Best Care, our representatives can match your senior's emotional, physical, and financial needs with viable assisted living communities nearby. Results are based on comparative data, so you can select the best choice for you or your loved one.
Always Best Care works closely with local senior living communities to gain valuable knowledge that we then use to help seniors and their loved ones make informed decisions. This information can include basic care and rent, resident availability, and services provided. Because Always Best Care is compensated by these communities, we provide senior living referral services at no extra cost to you.
Some of the most popular assisted living communities to consider in our area include the following:
For many seniors, moving into a senior living community revolves around how and when they want to make a transition to more involved care. Some seniors are more proactive about transitioning to independent living. Others choose to remain home until their care needs or other requirements are satisfied. Remember - our staff is here to help. Contact our office today to learn more about assisted living communities and how we can find a facility that exceeds your expectations.
The first step in getting quality in-home care starts with a personal consultation with an experienced Always Best Care Care Coordinator. This initial consultation is crucial for our team to learn more about you or your elderly loved one to discover the level of care required. Topics of this consultation typically include:
A discussion of your needs and how our trained caregivers can offer assistance in the most effective way
A draft of your care plan, which includes highly detailed notes and a framework for the care that you or your senior will receive
Discuss payment options and help coordinate billing with your insurance provider
Our caregivers are trained to spot changes that clients exhibit, like mental and physical decline. As your trusted senior care company, we will constantly assess and update your Care Plan to meet any new emotional, intellectual, physical, and emotional needs.
If you have never considered in-home care before, we understand that you and your family may have concerns about your Care Plan and its Care Coordinator. To help give you peace of mind, know that every team member and caregiver must undergo comprehensive training before being assigned to a Care Plan.
At the end of the day, we only hire the best of the best at Always Best Care. Whether you need home care in Norristown, PA 24-hours a day or only need a respite for a couple of hours, we are here to serve you.
When you're ready, we encourage you to contact your local Always Best Care representative to set up a Care Consultation. Our Care Coordinators would be happy to meet with you in person to get to know you better, discuss your needs, and help put together a personalized Care Plan specific to your needs.
Just one small town in every state was chosen for the list.Patch Staff|Updated Mon, Oct 14, 2024 at 12:27 pm ETAMBLER, PA — Ambler is making national news.Long considered one of suburban Philadelphia's favorite and most charming small towns, a new ranking from Thrillist has declared it the best in all of Pennsylvania.The outlet chose just one "must visit" small town for every s...
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AMBLER, PA — Ambler is making national news.
Long considered one of suburban Philadelphia's favorite and most charming small towns, a new ranking from Thrillist has declared it the best in all of Pennsylvania.
The outlet chose just one "must visit" small town for every state in the country, placing value on communities "rich in comfort food and craft brews, music and artists, natural attractions and quirky roadside stops, and, best of all, free from big city distractions and crowds."
Here's what Erin Weaver, the former Thrillist editor who chose Ambler, had to say about the borough:
"Old brick buildings, pubs, boutiques, a dance company, painting studio, and a playhouse that puts on spectacular live productions—Ambler has the quintessential small-town Main Street, only better. The Ambler Theater, located in a Spanish Colonial-style building with a hidden gargoyle on the roof, regularly plays old movies and new indie flicks like Citizen Kane and Where the Crawdads Sing. The town’s restaurants are incredible: Forest & Main converted an old house into a microbrewery and The Lucky Well has some of the best barbecue around (I have recurring dreams about its cornbread). You’ll find a delightful community of folks who gather regularly for the summer farmers market, the summertime Ambler Arts & Music Festival, and the Dog Days of Summer (seriously, a giant dog parade). Throw in a hilariously quirky history that involves a train wreck and an asbestos empire and you’ve got yourself one heck of a town."
Check out the full Thrillist story here.
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A court-ordered review of sports retail giant Nike Inc.’s conduct in copycatting Norristown-based Lontex Corp.’s Sweat It Out knit garments for pro ...
A court-ordered review of sports retail giant Nike Inc.’s conduct in copycatting Norristown-based Lontex Corp.’s Sweat It Out knit garments for pro athletes’ battered muscles has found that “Nike knew” it was violating the much smaller company’s trademark rights “but just did not care.”
Lontex, founded by Efraim Nathan in 1989 and run from his office and workroom on the second floor of a former overall factory in Norristown, won a federal jury verdict against Nike for trademark infringement in 2021, but Nike appealed provisions on how much the company should pay the lawyers who defended Nathan.
“Lontex appreciates” Greenspan’s report, “and looks forward to bringing a close to this long-standing dispute,” said Ben L. Wagner, a lawyer at the Troutman Pepper firm who represents Lontex.
Reached at his office and workshop in Norristown’s Schuylkill industrial district, founder Efrain Nathan, 76, said he couldn’t comment on the case pending its final outcome.
Nathan, a native of Israel who studied engineering at Philadelphia College of Textiles & Science, has lined the stone walls with posters celebrating endorsements from Sixers star Charles Barkley and Eagles Brian Dawkins and Randall Cunningham, a long list of head trainers, and other famous clients.
District Judge Michael Baylson had ordered Nike to pay the lawyers $4.6 million, plus an inflation adjustment that could bring it to nearly $7 million, after the jury upheld Lontex’s trademark infringement complaint. Nike appealed the lawyers’ payment. It’s far more than the $791,000 in actual and punitive damages that Lontex was awarded by the jury — money that Nike paid into escrow pending final resolution of the case. It costs a lot of money to fight a big corporation, Baylson noted in his decision.
That award to Lontex is itself larger than usual in a damages case, though a fraction of the $100 million-plus in estimated knockoff gear sales that Nike recorded, according to briefs filed in the case.
In her report, Greenspan noted the jury found Nike committed “willful infringement” and had shown “reckless indifference in its refusal to cease” selling confusingly similar garments even when confronted with its illegality.
Baylson had taken the unusual step of adding extra damages. The Third Circuit appeals court upheld the larger-than-usual payments to Lontex “because of Nike’s willful and reckless conduct.” That supported an award of “punitive” damages as punishment, she added.
But the Third Circuit in its July ruling also called for a “special master” to review the larger cash award for attorney’s fees because Baylson hadn’t justified that unusually large payment in detail. Greenspan was appointed to make recommendations.
To justify millions in lawyer fees in such cases, it’s not enough, the appeals court noted, that the guilty company is much larger and wealthier than its victim.
Greenspan in her decision said: “Nike would not even speak with Lontex, much less negotiate, in order to find a reasonable compromise to avoid the expense of a trial,” she wrote. She found that Nike’s “lack of civility goes to the heart of the attorney fee expense and signals an improper desire to simply cause increased attorney costs,” which a small competitor would have a tough time paying.
Indeed, evidence showed Nike “threatened ‘to kill Lontex’s business’ with litigation,” according to Greenspan’s report. Such a threat “by the larger company to ruin the smaller” meets the standard for a higher payout, she added. Overall, Nike’s “bad behavior” is what “makes this case exceptional.”
In the 2000s, Nathan employed as many as 60 garment makers at a plant in Perkasie, along with his Norristown office and design center. He now operates a smaller plant in Allentown. He says his garments, while more expensive, are of better quality than Nike’s, incorporating a large proportion of DuPont Lycra thread and other high-quality materials.
Besides Nike mass-producing unauthorized versions of his garments, copying his claims (including the “Cool Compression” description), and undercutting sales, Nathan has said the company’s deals with pro and college teams have made it harder for him to get access to the coaches, trainers and players who bought Sweat It Out products in the past. Those deals were not among the issues addressed in the trademark case.
Nathan said he still has customers among the NFL’s Raiders, Saints, Buccaneers, and Steelers, and the NHL’s Islanders, among others.
The two sides have until mid-October to respond to Greenspan’s findings. The case will then return to federal court to enforce or modify Baylson’s original award to the lawyers.
A special team of prosecutors and detectives has been established, along with an Election Tip Line. Patch StaffNORRISTOWN, PA — Law enforcement in Montgomery County is preparing to handle potential election interference and related threats to democracy on Election Day, they said in a new conference Tuesday detailing their preparations.A special Election Tip Line has been set up — 610-292-2024 — for residents to report any suspicious activity around ballot boxes or at the polls, or any threats to publi...
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NORRISTOWN, PA — Law enforcement in Montgomery County is preparing to handle potential election interference and related threats to democracy on Election Day, they said in a new conference Tuesday detailing their preparations.
A special Election Tip Line has been set up — 610-292-2024 — for residents to report any suspicious activity around ballot boxes or at the polls, or any threats to public officials.
"We will not tolerate abuse of public officials, threats to election officials or abuse of individuals helping out at the drop box locations," District Attorney Kevin Steele said in a statement. "Period."
Specifically, authorities said the Tip Line should be used for any potential vandalizing or damaging of ballot boxes, or any suspicious activity seen relating to the election.
Montgomery County Detectives will investigate all tips, and potential threats will be undertaken by the newly created Threat Assessment Management Unit, which was created specifically to handle issues that damage the community at large.
“To anyone thinking about disrupting this election in any way, I’m here to tell you thatmy office, the Montgomery County Detective Bureau and the entire Montgomery County lawenforcement community, is standing together to make sure that we have a fair and safeelection, not only on Nov. 5th, but also in the next 50 days leading up to it,” Steele added.
On Election Day, a special team of prosecutors and detectives will be "ready to assist" in the event of any compromising incidents.
While security is certainly heightened for 2024, these are not unusual precautions. An Election Tip Line has been set up for previous elections, and a countywide Election Day team is always on hand.
Related: Montco Doubles Election Offices In Effort To Increase Voter Turnout
Montgomery County has already doubled its voter services offices in an effort to improve election accessibility and set record turnout in 2024. To see all drop boxes and voter service offices across the county, see here.
In addition to the Election Tip Line, concerns can be forwarded the assistant district attorney's office at [email protected].
Election Day is Nov. 5.
OAKS, PA — The Montgomery County tourism industry and economy is booming, with record growth and visitor spending of $1.7 billion in 2023, according to the 2024 annual report published by officials and tourism industry leaders.The Valley Forge Tourism and Convention Board's ...
OAKS, PA — The Montgomery County tourism industry and economy is booming, with record growth and visitor spending of $1.7 billion in 2023, according to the 2024 annual report published by officials and tourism industry leaders.
The Valley Forge Tourism and Convention Board's Annual Report highlighted a 7 percent increase in visitor spending from the year before, for a total of $2.4 billion in economic impact. Tourism also produced 41,000 jobs.
“As we look ahead to 2026, I’m incredibly proud of the team for making what once seemed impossible a reality,” VFTCB President and CEO Mike Bowman said. “This record-breaking year is a testament to our dedication, innovation, and unwavering commitment to the tourism industry in Montco."
But leaders are more excited about what's to come. Next year, the county will play host to the Truist Championship, a PGA TOUR Signature Event, at the Philadelphia Cricket Club’s Wissahickon Course in Flourtown. The county has also "won back" the US Youth Soccer Eastern Presidents Cup Championship for 2025, one of the most prestigious youth soccer tournaments in the nation.
In 2026, neighboring Philadelphia will host the FIFA World Cup and the MLB All Star Game, both of which are expected to be a tourism boon for Montgomery County.
The annual report was unveiled at the Board's luncheon gala, which featured some 650 attendees and numerous special guests and speakers including Montgomery County Commissioners Jamila Winder and Neil Makhija. It took place at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center at Oaks.
After an intentionally set fire destroyed the century old bandshell and community landmark, Norristown is trying to rebuild.Patch StaffNORRISTOWN, PA — After an intentionally set fire destroyed the century old Fire Chief's Memorial Bandshell and landmark in Norristown, the community is trying to rebuild.An investigation into what is now being called a case of arson remains underway. In the meanwhile, the municipality is now seeking monetary donations from the public to help build a new bandshell.“The...
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NORRISTOWN, PA — After an intentionally set fire destroyed the century old Fire Chief's Memorial Bandshell and landmark in Norristown, the community is trying to rebuild.
An investigation into what is now being called a case of arson remains underway. In the meanwhile, the municipality is now seeking monetary donations from the public to help build a new bandshell.
“The community has clearly expressed their sadness at the loss of the Bandshell, both as a memorial to the fire chiefs who served this town, and as a staple of Elmwood Park as a live music venue," Norristown Municipal Council President Tom Lepera said.
Related: Arson The Cause Of Fire That Destroyed Norristown Bandshell: Officials
The Aug. 28 blaze appears to have been set in the nearby porta potties. It quickly jumped to the roof of the bandshell, and the structure was destroyed before the fire could be extinguished.
In the aftermath, officials said they received an upwelling of support from the community and from individuals eager to donate. They acknowledged that the bandshell would be rebuilt, but a timeline was unclear.
But now that fundraising has begun, residents are hopeful that the rebuild will be expedited.
"We were encouraged by messages of support from community members who wanted to donate to this cause, and we wanted to give them a direct link to help in the effort," Lepera added. "The Municipal Council and administration could not be more grateful for this level of community support."
The municipality will accept only cash or check donations. Cash can be paid in person at Municipal Hall, in the Finance Department on the second floor, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Checks should be made out to Norristown with "Bandshell Donation" written in the memo section.
Checks can either be dropped off or mailed to Norristown Municipal Hall, 235 E. Airy, St. Norristown, Pa. 19401 - ATTN: Finance Department.
This will be the only crowdsourcing of funds for the new bandshell, officials clarified. Other donation drives have circulated online but have not been approved by the municipality.
No arrests have yet been made in the arson.
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